Electrical Maintenance Technician

Buy It Direct Group; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to ensure safety and compliance across their warehouse and office locations. In this hands-on role, you will perform electrical maintenance, manage compliance tasks, and contribute to operational efficiency. Join a fast-growing online retailer and enjoy a range of benefits including a healthcare cash plan and staff discounts.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Free parking

Birthday off after a year

Holiday purchase scheme

Staff discount scheme

Autonomy to make a difference

Qualifications

• Previous experience in electrical maintenance in a multi-site setting.
• Comfortable working independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance across all sites.
• Carry out periodic inspections and certification.
• Record work accurately using the job management system.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Compliance

Problem solving

Education

City & Guilds 18th Edition

Tools

Jira

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician, Huddersfield

Client: Buy It Direct Group

Location: Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 64bdafb16ba4

Job Views: 3

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Buy It Direct is hiring an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to work across our warehouse and office locations. This practical, hands-on role focuses on ensuring safety, compliance, and the smooth operation of essential systems.

You will perform a mix of planned maintenance, reactive tasks, and project work, playing a key role in keeping our sites operational and compliant.

Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical maintenance across all sites, including planned works, preventative checks, and urgent repairs.
• Carry out periodic inspections and testing in line with current regulations.
• Certify all electrical work in accordance with legal and industry standards.
• Record all work accurately using the in-house job management system (Jira).
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager on task updates, resourcing, and escalations.
• Collaborate with the wider maintenance team to ensure consistent support across the business.
• Contribute to operational efficiency by identifying issues early and resolving them effectively.
• Work flexibly, including evenings or weekends when required.

Requirements:

• City & Guilds 18th Edition (BS Wiring Regulations).
• Previous experience in a similar electrical maintenance role, ideally in a multi-site or warehouse setting.
• Comfortable working independently and within a team.
• Experience with EICRs and electrical certification.
• Familiarity with job management platforms (e.g., Jira).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
• General maintenance experience outside of electrical work is an advantage.

If you think you’ve got the skills we’re after, we’d love to hear from you!

At Buy It Direct, we dare to be different. We've built this business from the ground up to become one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing online retailers. We are proud of our products and services across six well-recognised, award-winning online brands, including Laptops Direct, Appliances Direct, Better Bathrooms, and Furniture. We listen, learn, and challenge the status quo, paying attention to the details that matter, and aim to delight our customers by putting them at the heart of what we do.

Hours:

40 hours per week

Benefits:

• Healthcare cash plan
• Free parking
• Birthday off after a year
• Holiday purchase scheme to support work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme
• Autonomy to make a difference